Wearable

Garmin has started rolling out a new stable update to several of its flagship smartwatches. Arriving in the wake of numerous complaints about ongoing software issues, the new update promises to resolve a recent heart rate sensor issue while making other notable improvements, too.

A leak has revealed the specifications of Samsung's upcoming smart glasses. The leak which also includes several images of the glasses, show that the Galaxy Glasses trumps the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) glasses in a few areas.

Garmin smartwatches are losing integration with a popular third-party service. While this currently appears to be an isolated incident, the platform policy update has already claimed its first casualty—and could have far-reaching consequences for the broader ecosystem.

Nothing’s smart glasses could give buyers a choice about wearing a camera. A new leak points to an audio pair for music and calls, plus a camera-equipped version with ChatGPT and translation. Both would have lenses that tint automatically, and the audio model is reportedly coming soon.

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are not supposed to eavesdrop on conversations without users knowing, Meta's marketing emphasizes time and again. According to user reports, however, the AI glasses often record unintentionally, potentially transmitting private conversations to Meta's servers.

Garrack's new Puella Magi Madoka Magica smartwatches transform their on-screen characters when the wearer's heart rate reaches a certain level. Six models are coming to Japan alongside five Japanese-made ring watches.

Two of Garmin's cheaper smartwatches have received a new stable update. Rolling out globally as a free download, the update promises to bring several changes and improvements to the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 alike.

Rogbid has launched two pairs of smart glasses. The $139.99 VisionMax gets a 20 MP camera, an AI assistant and a 290 mAh battery, while the $69.99 VisionShift Pro drops the camera for electrochromic lenses that shift between clear and three tints.

Anyone who wants to use an Apple Watch officially has to pair it with an Apple iPhone. Huawei wants to change that and already offers an app in China that allows an Apple Watch to be used with a Huawei smartphone, though this currently comes with many limitations.

Xiaomi has released one of its latest smartwatches internationally. More affordable than many of its recent smartwatches, the Smart Band 11 combines a bright AMOLED display with up to 21 days of battery life and an optional ceramic finish.

Fitbit Air is getting better, as the fitness tracker without a display is receiving not only a new metal band, but also more reliable workout detection that can automatically recognize 100 different workouts, rather than just ten activities as before.

With Fitbit Edge, Google reveals an alternative to Fitbit Air that offers not only an AMOLED touchscreen but also a GPS module. Despite the screen, the battery is said to last a full week before the wearable needs to be charged again.

After the initial hype surrounding the early pioneers, smart rings have now become an established device category. Nevertheless, "new" models keep appearing on crowdfunding platforms that simply cannot live up to the expectations they create.

Casio is marking the launch of its new G-Shock Mudman GDG-B100 with an underground rave in a Welsh slate mine, where Roni Size will perform a set incorporating vibrations captured from the surrounding rock.

Garmin has introduced the Enduro 4, a new smartwatch boasting exceptional battery life. Comparisons reveal that while the Enduro retains strong selling points, it does not necessarily justify an upgrade from its predecessor - and faces stiff competition from within Garmin’s own lineup.

After numerous leaks, Google has announced a launch date for its new wearable, the Fitbit Edge. The upcoming wearable, which has a display unlike the Fitbit Air, is expected to launch in multiple regions including Europe and North America.

The Amazfit September 2026 update has been officially announced. Already rolling out to many of the brand’s smartwatches, it brings new features related to navigation alongside other improvements.

A new Garmin smartwatch update, beta version 16.06, is currently rolling out. This release brings a bug fix to the Instinct 3 and related wearables, with a new feature also listed in the change log.

A US federal judge has ordered Apple to pay an additional $184 million in interest in its patent dispute with Masimo. Combined with the jury's $634 million damages award, the total rises to roughly $818 million for a patent that expired in 2022.

Garmin has delivered a new update to some of its cheaper mid-range smartwatches. Replacing recent major firmware releases, the new update should improve the Venu 4 and Vivoactive 6 in multiple aspects.

A high-end Garmin smartwatch has received a global update. Rolling out with multiple improvements, the new update promises to address several outstanding issues for the Venu X1 found in recent stable software releases.

Google is rolling out a major software update for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. The new firmware introduces smarter noise cancellation, tap-to-start translations, Gemini voice commands and automatic playback pausing when users fall asleep, among other features.

Garmin is now rolling out a new stable update to a few of its recent Forerunner smartwatches. Replacing a recent major release, System Software 18.32 is said to improve the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 in multiple areas, including a bug in older firmware that could cause smartwatches to reset in some cases.

More details about a new Fitbit smartwatch have leaked. This time, a reliable source has shared pricing information for multiple markets. Not only that, but they have provided more specifications ahead of Google's official launch.

Garmin has released a new smartwatch globally with ECG and flashlight functionality. Also packing an AMOLED display, the Approach S72 is available in 43 mm and 47 mm sizes with several new features to surpass the current Approach S70.

Garmin has started rolling out a new update for two of its recent mid-range smartwatches. Available globally, the new update brings multiple improvements to the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 following a recent major stable release.

Seiko has opened pre-orders for the power design project panda chronograph, a production version of designer Kiyotaka Sakai’s 2024 concept with subdials shaped like a panda’s eye patches, a nose and mouth on the dial and ear-like pushers.

The Garrack × Super Kaguya-hime! smartwatch collection pairs anime-specific designs with a 2,500-nit display, built-in GPS and up to 10 days of battery life. Two of the three ¥39,600 models have already sold through their reservation allocations at one Japanese retailer ahead of the October 23 release.

Amazfit has released a new update to one of its popular smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new firmware is said to add multiple features and improvements, including refined Pool Swimming functionality.

Garmin has started rolling out a new update to its current flagship smartwatches. The second so far, System Software 6.49 is said to fix a problem found in earlier firmware that could cause system shutdowns in certain scenarios.

The Xacti CX-WL100 wearable camera has captured a referee's perspective during a nationally televised football match in Japan. The 29.5 g camera head combines Full HD video with image stabilisation to tackle the rather unusual challenge of filming while its wearer sprints around the pitch.

The Charge 6 has gone three years without a direct successor, but that could soon change. Leaked Fitbit Edge images show a tracker with a domed screen for notifications, directions and music controls. It is also said to offer built-in GPS and up to seven days of battery life.

The Lenovo Watch Fit 3 has launched in China, and while it doesn't have any fancy specs, it stands as an affordable smartwatch with a somewhat decent set of features for the price. It also sports a 1.96-inch AMOLED display and a 9.9mm thin chassis.

TDK has demonstrated a new smart-glasses display that projects images directly onto the wearer’s retina using a 150-nm-thick meta-optic mirror. The company says the technology could enable highly transparent lenses while keeping projected information private to the wearer.

2,000, 3,000, or even more nits: Manufacturers are competing to offer the brightest displays on their smartwatches. But how much brightness do you actually need? It’s not just the peak brightness that matters; automatic brightness adjustment and minimum brightness also play an important role.

Sony has released new updates for two of its latest over-ear wireless headphones. Rolling out globally, the updates are said to improve the overall user experience on WH-1000XM4C and WH-CH730N.

Garmin has released a major new update to several of its older flagship smartwatches. The first in almost 18 months, the new update promises to resolve an outstanding issue that affected Race Predictor functionality.

Garmin has delivered a new update for several of its older smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update is said to contain multiple improvements, including one aimed at restoring full Stealth Mode functionality on Tactical edition models.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on open-ear earbuds, alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 series, following earlier leaks of the design. They use a TwinBoost Speaker system on Qualcomm's Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, and are rated for up to 9.5 hours of playback.

Casio has launched the GMA-S2100PR-4A in the US at $110, a pastel pink G-Shock with a pink ribbon motif on the small hand at nine o'clock. The 41g, 200m-rated analog-digital watch arrives in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, following a Japan announcement in September.

Facer has signed a licensing deal with 170-year-old American watchmaker Timex to bring digital versions of the Marlin, Expedition and T80 to Wear OS, Apple Watch and other supported smartwatches from fall 2026. The faces will sit in Facer's new Watch Brands section, part of a storefront redesign that also adds Angry Birds and Sonic collections.

With the Qore Ultra, Pebble has launched a new screenless fitness tracker, taking on Whoop and the Fitbit Air. In addition to extensive health and sleep tracking, the wearable promises up to 15 days of battery life – and unlike some of its competitors, it does not require a paid subscription.

Garmin is now rolling out a new update to one of its flagship smartwatches. Available globally, the update brings multiple changes and improvements to the Enduro 3, including a new feature designed to improve voice control functionality.

Rogbid has launched the Loop W — a $59.99 screenless band with a 316 stainless steel case, a 30-second ECG and 5 ATM water resistance. Despite a smaller 150 mAh cell, it is rated for 25 to 30 days of use, and it costs $40 less than the Fitbit Air.